Early Voting Starts for Texas Senate Special Election

Republican and Democrat vie for District 4 seat covering Montgomery and Jefferson counties.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:27pm

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A photorealistic painting of a lone ballot box on a dimly lit street corner, with warm sunlight casting deep shadows across the scene, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation around the electoral process.As early voting begins, the ballot box stands as a symbol of civic engagement in a changing political landscape.Montgomery Today

Early voting begins Monday in the race between Republican Brett Ligon and Democrat Ron Angeletti for the Texas Senate District 4 seat, which represents Montgomery and Jefferson counties. Angeletti's campaign is focused on delivering practical solutions to the challenges facing local families.

Why it matters

This special election will determine who represents a key district in the Texas state legislature, with implications for the balance of power and policy priorities in the state Senate.

The details

The election is to fill the vacant District 4 seat, which covers Montgomery and Jefferson counties. Republican Brett Ligon and Democrat Ron Angeletti are the two candidates facing off.

  • Early voting starts on Monday, April 21, 2026.

The players

Brett Ligon

The Republican candidate for the Texas Senate District 4 seat.

Ron Angeletti

The Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate District 4 seat.

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What’s next

The winner of the special election will be sworn in to represent Texas Senate District 4.

The takeaway

This race will be a key test of the political landscape in the district and could shift the balance of power in the Texas state Senate.